Why an Executive MBA?

In today's business world, leaders are increasingly relied upon to interpret critical information in order to make important long-term decisions for their organizations. While traditional MBA programs focus primarily on the day-to-day operations of business, the Executive MBA is a program specifically designed to meet the needs of strategic decision makers.

"It's the 'executive' elements in the program that make it special - top-notch faculty, the ability to complete the degree in two years while working full time, and the executive talents of your classmates.'" - Mary Ann Brody Regional Marketing Director, Wendy's International, Inc. Executive MBA Class of 1997 "I learned the value of working collaboratively in a small study group. As the manager of rocket production for my corporation I implemented the small group model where we exchanged ideas on how to streamline the production process. The results were spectacular. We saw a 30 percent reduction in the time span to build a rocket." - Laryssa Sharvan-Densmore Site Director, Lockheed Martin Corporation Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Space & Technology Center Executive MBA Class of 2000 "To me, what separates this program from other executive MBA programs is the quality of individuals that enroll. I learned a great deal from them and hopefully imparted a little of my own experience and knowledge to them. I believe I made friends for life." - Pat G. D'Esposito, Jr. Commercial Black Belt, GE Network Solutions Executive MBA Class of 2002 "High-caliber participants, top-notch faculty, and a great facility and staff make the CU Executive MBA Program an unbeatable combination. It will be one of the most rigorous, challenging, and yet satisfying endeavors of your life." - Craig Meis, Vice President, CFO Vail Capital Partners Executive MBA, Class of 2000 "The CU Executive MBA Program has made a tremendous difference in my career. Not only is the program exceptional, but the opportunity to network with other professionals provides a depth and insight that would be hard to come by in any other setting." - Linda Pratt Associate Chief Scientist for Operations, Geologic Hazard Team, United States Geological Survey Executive MBA Class of 2000 "On entering the program I knew that I would gain great value from the financial analysis and accounting classes. One big surprise though was the great practical benefits I obtained from other courses. Halfway through this class, I basically recovered the financial investment in the program by applying a few key marketing principles at my company." - Everod (Eveready) Samuel President, Samuel Engineering Inc. Executive MBA Class of 2002 "CU's Executive MBA Program has given me new insights and understanding of issues facing business at the local, national, and international level. The program has transformed the way I think." - Gary P. Trujillo Technical Support Manager, Agilent Technologies Executive MBA Class of 1998 "The most valuable aspect of the program was the confidence it gave me in the leadership of my division. It was great to work with and learn from professors who are active in the 'real world' and well respected across the world." - Tina J. Valdez Vice President Operations, TeleTech "The EMBA program offered me a timely and excellent knowledge base that empowers me to be successful in a corporate environment as well as in entrepreneurship. Knowledge is power! The EMBA program is definitely worth the time and investment." - Eve Zhou President, Power Marketing Executive MBA Class of 2001 More

If you're an experienced working professional, you can obtain your MBA in less than two years—while you continue to work. The CU Executive MBA Program is specifically designed for working business professionals, decision makers, entrepreneurs, and professionals working in engineering, medical, legal, and scientific fields who want to:

• gain a broader business perspective
• improve their ability to think strategically
• apply the techniques and tools learned in classes to problems and situations faced on the job every day
• build confidence in themselves and their ability to make sound business decisions
• acquire the credentials necessary for professional advancement
• demonstrate their willingness to accept and successfully meet the business world's challenge

All classes in the three-campus University of Colorado Executive MBA Program are held at the CU Executive Education Center. The Center is centrally located in Downtown Denver, convenient to I-25, Auraria Parkway, and Speer Blvd. The Center is at the west end of Larimer Square in LoDo, giving Executive MBA students the additional after-class benefits of all the amenities downtown Denver offers.

The facilities are designed specifically for the executive-level student and the classrooms resemble a technologically advanced boardroom more than a classroom.

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